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The Cost of High Expectations
By
Linda Mintle
We tend to think that having high expectations for ourselves or even other people is a good thing, but is it? John always wanted to go to medical school, but felt like no one ever guided him towards that goal. So when he saw his daughter do well in biology and chemistry, he decided to…
Moving Past Our Anger at Mom
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Linda Mintle
Why do we get so angry at our moms? Is it because we know we can and they won’t leave us? Is it because we are too much alike? Or is it because it is such an intimate, important relationship that we have lots of expectations? Have you ever said or thought, “I love my…
Preventing Emotional Eating in Children
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Linda Mintle
A problem for both kids and adults is eating out of emotional needs. I’ve worked with a number of kids who eat because of marital tension or the threat of divorce in their homes. Many kids eat to cope with stress and anxiety over performance and perfection issues, some eat because of insecurities in peer relationships,…
Why The Doctor Isn’t God
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Linda Mintle
The doctor isn’t God. I have a favorable opinion of medical doctors. Right now, I am training student doctors to become physician one day. Physicians have helped my family many times through the years, but they are not God and need to be questioned. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, especially concerning the care of…
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